About this role
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Stryker is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Best Cost Location (BCL) to support global supply base optimization initiatives across multiple sourcing categories. In this role, you will identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers in strategic low-cost regions while balancing cost, quality, compliance, and supply continuity. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive sourcing decisions, supplier qualification activities, and commercial negotiations within a regulated manufacturing environment.
What You Will Do
• Identify and evaluate suppliers across Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Central America, Latin America, and other strategic sourcing regions. • Conduct market intelligence activities to assess supplier capabilities, pricing, capacity, and regional sourcing opportunities. • Lead supplier qualification processes, including capability assessments, financial reviews, quality audits, and compliance evaluations. • Manage RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes to support supplier selection and sourcing decisions. • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and long-term commercial agreements to achieve cost reduction and value creation targets. • Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and sourcing recommendations for leadership review and decision-making. • Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, delivery, and risk metrics. • Partner with Quality, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Logistics, and Procurement teams to execute sourcing strategies and supplier transitions.
What You Will Need Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or a related function. • Minimum 1 year of experience in sourcing or procurement, including supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, or supplier management. • Advanced English proficiency, written and verbal. • Experience using Microsoft Office applications and procurement systems. • Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade compliance fundamentals. • Experience conducting supplier assessments and commercial negotiations. • Ability to travel internationally as required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as medical technology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing. • Experience managing suppliers in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Central America, or Latin America. • Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent. • Working proficiency in a second language relevant to global sourcing regions.
Additional Information
• Work arrangement: Hybrid work model based on business needs. • Travel requirement: International travel required to support supplier assessments, audits, market research, and business reviews. • Flexibility to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple global time zones.
At Stryker, you'll collaborate with global teams, influence strategic sourcing decisions, and help build a resilient, high-performing supplier network that supports business growth worldwide.
Travel Percentage: 30%